I am alone too and no family left all friends are passed, I don't have too many people in my life. but I sort of understand what your saying. not being around people much , I sometimes forget how to interact with them. I don't have a whole lot going on to talk about either.

thanks gracenme, sometimes I do things like that before even thinking. I wish some people were a bit more understanding. I try to be conscientious of people's feelings but sometimes mine just come to the surface quickly especially if I'm under stress.

sounds like issues in the way of forming good friendships if they are telling you things like that....I dunno...yes the longer your alone the worse skills you have at being around others....hugs bill I hope that explains it...

Mother's Day was a booger for many of us. Try not to take everything people say to heart. I know that's hard. Having someone highlight the fact that you live alone was a rotten jab. It takes a while to get over something like that. Other people say things without thinking too, not just you, it's just some believe they have the right to do it. You sound like you care about how you present yourself. Many don't.

It is hard to be around people especially the ones who have hurt you. I get tired of pretending to be happy when inside, I am crying. Mother's Day was awful and I AM a mother. Don't feel appreciated at all. My son spent the day with his in-laws family and I don't even get invited. I KNOW I was a good mother. But, now I feel so alone. I know I need to love myself so I just went and bought myself a bouquet of roses. Do something nice for yourself. Good people are hard to find, it is true. My dog is my best friend but I DO have some wonderful friends. I hope you can find some, too. They are hard to find. HUGS!!!

just have to start by treating yourself better-getting involved with hobbies/crafts and or volunteer work and you will find yourself wanting to be around others

Loneliness has been the worse thing in my life right now.

I agree with Sara! I'm sure you are fine. And sometimes you lash out when you are not feeling well. so what?
The person who said that too you was obviously trying to hurt you or make you feel bad. That's a much worse personality trait, than letting your true feelings slip out now and then.

Not being a mother; or a woman; I can't possibly know what it is like. But In the entire year since my ex-wife of 30 years just came home one day and said she was leaving and filing for divorce, for no reason; I have not heard one word from anyone in my family; except my mother. And that was a voicemail just saying "I approve". So as far as I am concerned; I have no family. A friend told me shortly after my ex left; is "that no one can hurt you as bad as family". After this last year; I now am a true believer in that statement.

I have a very close friend that I have know my entire life. I sent her an email wishing her a happy Mothers Day. She has 4 siblings; and 2 daughters that are both adults. One still living with her; the other only about 30 minutes away. I told her that I hoped her kids were going to take her someplace nice and treat her like she deserves. She works her butt of to give her kids; and the rest of her family anything they want. She works and give's to the point of exhaustion. So I get a reply to my email. No she did not get taken anywhere for Mothers day; and she had just had to put her cat down after 20 years; so she was in a lot of emotional pain. Her entire family just left her alone to suffer by herself on Mothers Day. Who does that?

The I sent her an email asking why she did not call me; her oldest and closest friend to unload on. I have not received and answer yet.. Nor do I think I will. She is a very strong woman; but you can be so strong; you isolate yourself from everyone. I am not saying you are that way; but perhaps you are. I am sure you must have one friend somewhere you can call to just vent all your feelings to. Although; I don't think after this Mothers Day experience with who I thought I could tell anything to did not call me; then maybe I don't have anyone either. As I have been told over, and over, and over my entire life by people. "Life is not fair". And that has certainly proved true. I have found through my divorce; who my true friends are; and who were not. I also learned that my family is the worst of all. I wish you the best in finding a real friend that will let you vent and understand, but you can always come on here for support.